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Admissions to Lower Schools

Children are normally admitted to school at the start of or during the reception year, that is the school year in which they become 5. Parents of children born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006 who are due to be admitted in September 2010 will be required to apply to the local authority for a place in the reception class.    You can view the booklet for parents,  Starting School Booklet (PDF document opens in new window), and download a copy of the  application form (PDF document opens in new window), but we strongly recommend that you apply for a place using the online facility. If you do not have access to the internet, you can collect the booklet and application form from your local school. Please do not use the online facility or this application form if you are applying for nursery place - you should contact the school for information about the application process.

The closing date for receipt of applications in the September 2010 academic year is 15 January 2010.

If you require any advice about applying for a school place, please contact the School Admissions Service General Enquiries Line:


Tel: (01234) 718120

Related documents

Lower School Application

Related faqs

Starting School Booklet 2010

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